The last Parliament sitting unexpectedly saw the much-discussed Health White Paper being passed by a voice vote. Said to lay the foundation for reforms to the public healthcare system in the next 15 years, what can the rakyat expect now that it has gone through Parliament? Who will be held accountable for the reforms promised and how will it be executed? We find out from Tan Sri Dr S. Subramaniam, former Minister of Health and co-chair of the Health White Paper Advisory Council.

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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek, Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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Categories:  health policy,  government,  medical advances,  financial wellness

Tags:  unpackingthehealthwhitepaper,  health reforms,  health financing,  ministry of health,  healthcare workers,  health insurance,  public healthcare,  private healthcare,